Ellen Kent's Madama Butterfly
20 Mar 2025
Aylesbury Waterside Theatre
Puccini's staggering tale of heart break endures!
This is a Butterfly to cherish
Manchester Evening News
This is a Butterfly to cherish
Manchester Evening News
Ellen Kent's Madama Butterfly
20 Mar 2025
Aylesbury Waterside Theatre
Puccini's staggering tale of heart break endures!
Why see Ellen Kent's Madama Butterfly?
Puccini's Cherished Tale Of Heartbreak
Experience the bittersweet wonder of Puccini's beloved masterpiece once more in this glorious production from esteemed director Ellen Kent. Back on tour in 2025 due to popular demand, it's a mesmerizing and sumptuous affair that highlights Puccini's greatest score with spectacular sets and costumes including a breathtaking Japanese garden. One of the most popular works in the repertoire, prepare to be swept up in the story of a young Japanese woman and her heartbreaking relationship with a dashing American Naval Officer.
What Is The Story?
Follow Cio Cio ('Butterfly') as she loses her heart to Officer Pinkerton, only to discover his love is fleeting. A sad story of intense passion, devotion, and tragedy wrapped up in an unforgettable score, discover for yourself the beauty of this fantastic opera, be it for the first time, or once again!
Key Information
Audience
Ages 12+.Sung in Italian with English surtitles.
Run Time
Two hours and 35 minutes
Dates
20 Mar 2025
Reviews
Customer reviews
18 reviews, average rating: (4.2 Stars)
Jim Maxwell
Wonderful Butterfly
A fabulous production in the Glasgow Concert Hall. The performance of Butterfly herself was the finest I've seen, an actress and singer of the highest quality. The curtain call with the Ukrainian flag was heartwarming. Well done Ellen for bringing this amazing production to us. ... Read more
Sean Currie
An unforgettable evening in Wimbledon!
After a decidedly indifferent Madama Butterfly at the Royal opera House many years ago it has taken me a long time to finally give this particular opera another try, and am I glad I did. Opera can be very subjective, but for me this was a definitive Cio Cio San. Elena Dee was nothing short of sensational, both in her singing and her acting. Her voice soared at times without ever faltering, her range impressive and her tone beautiful. The ovation she received at the end showed that most of the theatre were in complete agreement. But it was far from a one person show. The rest of the principal parts were also impressive, the staging simple which allowed the characters to take the focus. Touring sets can never replicate those of resident productions, but this was a good effort, and the use of lighting was very clever. The orchestra was almost flawless and understood their role perfectly, never once trying to upstage the singers.
Ellen Kent does a wonderful thing bringing top class opera to the masses, with local venues and very affordable prices. I look forward to her 2024 tour with great anticipation.
And as a footnote, never has the Ukrainian anthem sounded so good. ... Read more
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